This is a historical fiction book set during the Civil War. The book begins in 1861 and details the lives of the Sanders family through 1864. They goThis is a historical fiction book set during the Civil War. The book begins in 1861 and details the lives of the Sanders family through 1864. They go through trials and tribulations and have to figure out what their lives will be like following the Civil War. A very enjoyable read! I loved it!...more

I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway. I am so glad I received this book as it has renewed my faith in relationships and God. This book is consI won this book through a Goodreads giveaway. I am so glad I received this book as it has renewed my faith in relationships and God. This book is considered Christian fiction, and if you like those book, it does not let you down. The main character has lost everything good in her life, or so she thought. Her mother has died, her father lost his job and their house was foreclosed upon. Emily and her father are forced to live with Chuck and Darlene (Emily's Aunt and Uncle) while they get back on her feet.

Emily tries to figure out why she has lost so much and how she can get her trust in God back. This was a very moving book and very recommended....more

I won this book as a Goodreads first read. I have to admit that the cover drew me to it, as I knew immediately the book might have something to do witI won this book as a Goodreads first read. I have to admit that the cover drew me to it, as I knew immediately the book might have something to do with the Civil War. Augusta, the main character in this book, is a very strong woman who becomes a widow just 10 years after marriage. Her husband was on the side of the Union in the second half of the Civil War, so she took his side. She loved her servants as her own family. Her family and friends were on the Confederate side of the war, so many conflicts arose after her husband died. Since her cousin was left in charge of her husbands estate and he was for the "Old South", she began to see the writing on the wall. No one can be trusted and she will have to take matters into her own hands to survive and not have everything stolen right out from under her. This was a wonderful read, and I loved that this feminine character was so independent in her actions and knew who to trust and when to trust them. It is very well written and a quick read. I cannot wait to read more books from this author....more

Very good mystery. It is not one of those books with a surprise ending at the end, which is why I can only give this book 5 stars. It is very well wriVery good mystery. It is not one of those books with a surprise ending at the end, which is why I can only give this book 5 stars. It is very well written and you are pulling for the protagonist to find the killer like in all books. I look forward to reading more John Sanford books in the future....more

This book is so much better than Clockwork Angel!! Wow! I loved this book and its characters (Will, Jem, and Tessa). Will is the hard edged "teddy beaThis book is so much better than Clockwork Angel!! Wow! I loved this book and its characters (Will, Jem, and Tessa). Will is the hard edged "teddy bear". Jem is so terribly sweet. Tessa is her own girl. Cassandra Clare has officially become one of my favorite authors after completing this book. There is a huge cliffhanger, and I cannot wait until the next book comes out at the end of the year!!...more

I give this book 3.5 stars. The plot is very interesting, but it seemed to drag on. All of the family members had the same name, which I thought was wI give this book 3.5 stars. The plot is very interesting, but it seemed to drag on. All of the family members had the same name, which I thought was weird. Why not be original? Keeping family names are fine, but each generation seemed to have the same names. This story had a good premise, but it was not exquisite writing for me....more

I really liked this book! It is the first of The Infernal Devices series. I was a bit skeptical of the plot at first, but this book ended up altogetheI really liked this book! It is the first of The Infernal Devices series. I was a bit skeptical of the plot at first, but this book ended up altogether quite nicely. Vampires, warlocks, demons, nephilim, mundanes (humans)....and last but not least automatons! All of this takes place in 1878. Very cool, and I look forward to beginning Book 2 (Clockwork Prince)....more

Wow! What can I possibly say about this book. It is very emotionally charged. I wanted to keep reading, but at some points, I just needed to put it doWow! What can I possibly say about this book. It is very emotionally charged. I wanted to keep reading, but at some points, I just needed to put it down and think. Being a History major in college this book introduced me to a part of the Holocaust we are not taught about very often. Sarah's story brought me to tears. Julia who learns about Sarah's story 60 years later while writing an article about the round-up of Jews in Paris is so powerful. The past unfolds to the present where saddness still lingers through many lives, and no one knows what the future will hold. This is quite possibly one of the best books I have ever read. Wonderful book!...more

This book is classified as young adult, but this is more like an adult novel in my opinion. This book delves into the life of a little girl who is tryThis book is classified as young adult, but this is more like an adult novel in my opinion. This book delves into the life of a little girl who is trying to survive Nazi Germany by doing the right thing. She loses her "biological" family and is placed in a foster home on Himmel Street. I can't spoil the story, but she faces many trials in this book and must figure out how to live with all of her decisions. I could not put this book down until it was finished. It was a very good read! Loved the writing style. I will definitely read more books from this author....more

I would rate this book 3.5 stars. A good majority of the book is pretty much common sense if you know anything about the Bible and believe it. (I do bI would rate this book 3.5 stars. A good majority of the book is pretty much common sense if you know anything about the Bible and believe it. (I do believe it). It seems like a good portion of this book is about finding faith with God instead of actually helping the reader find comfort in losing a beloved pet. The reason I wanted to read this book was because my family's pet (a Dachshund named Heidi) passed away November 1, 2011 at the age of 14 1/2. I called her "sister". Being an only child and growing up with her, she was like a best friend and sister to me. I was feeling guilt for not being home when she died, and was hoping this book would give me knowledge and comfort. The author could have written the last three chapters as the book and I would have gotten the comfort I needed, instead of having to read the first 150+ pages before them. The end of the book gave me the answers I needed to know. I will see my "sister" again someday and she is happy in Heaven. :)...more

I absolutely loved this book. I got a glimpse into a woman's life, and I don't even know her. I feel like I do know her now, and she feels like a frieI absolutely loved this book. I got a glimpse into a woman's life, and I don't even know her. I feel like I do know her now, and she feels like a friend. This book made me delve into my own life and look back at the good things/bad things and see how God worked through these occurences. I am only 26 years old (almost 27), so my life hasn't been too long; however, some lives are more eventful than others. I had a best friend like Candy, but she has sadly passed away. Now I consider my Husband my best friend since he is always there and knows everything about me and how I work. I have also endured loss and tried to stay strong for my family. This past August (August 12) my Grandmother, whom I was very close to passed away. I was struggling with my feelings but did not show them. I had to remain strong for those around me. I have not been able to find employment for over a year now, and sometimes I feel helpless from the boredom around me. This book leads me to pray and put my trust in God to lead me in the direction I need to go. Perhaps I need to be at home right now while my husband is in medical school. God does everything for a reason and this books shows many wonderful "God Moments". I too grew up in a Baptist Church who every Sunday my pastor would talk about at least one "God Moment" he experienced the past week. I was amazed that Candy also used the phrase "God Moment"! This book is leading me to be in a closer relationship with God and just give everything to him. I can't do anything on my own, and I have to put my total trust and faith in God. This book was written for a reason and is a good testimony. Candy is a great example of how a Christian is supposed to live. I can only hope to be half the woman she is! I really would like to visit her retreat someday as well and meet the wonderful woman whose book has made me take a closer look at my life....more

Wow! What an ending! I never saw it coming. This book delves into the lives of slaves before the Civil War between the years of 1852-1854. It is diffiWow! What an ending! I never saw it coming. This book delves into the lives of slaves before the Civil War between the years of 1852-1854. It is difficult to imagine now what these people had to go through. Many escaped to no avail and the punishments were unbelieveable. Those that were successful in escaping and becoming freedmen were able to realize just how important their lives were in society. This was a fast read and very good. I highly recommend it....more

I give this book a solid 3.5 stars. This is a book about a little boy whose Dad died in the World Trade Center on 9/11. He basically wants to know howI give this book a solid 3.5 stars. This is a book about a little boy whose Dad died in the World Trade Center on 9/11. He basically wants to know how his father died so he can stop being afraid and inventing different ways on how his Dad died that day. It is quite an emotional book given the circumstances and the book stays interesting throughout. The only BIG problem with this book was...sometimes I had to read it out loud to figure out who was talking. Even then, at times, I still could not figure out which character was speaking. The words were jumbled up sometimes and I lost the plot of the story in spots. Overall, this was a good read and I would recommend it if you have the time to take to figure out who is really talking....more

I liked the mystery of this book regarding Harriet Vanger. I did not really connect with Lisbeth Salander much at all, although I'm glad this book hadI liked the mystery of this book regarding Harriet Vanger. I did not really connect with Lisbeth Salander much at all, although I'm glad this book had a strong female character who was independent and could hold her own. I felt this book's climax was way too early considering the last 150 pages were spent tying up loose ends. Overall, it was good, but the book could have been better....more

This book is a collection of stories from Southern women. They come from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Being Southern, I can relate to manyThis book is a collection of stories from Southern women. They come from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Being Southern, I can relate to many of these stories. I loved reading this book and visiting my Southern roots all over again. This book even has several good recipes at the end. It was a good read....more

I really enjoyed this book, which took a different take on World War II. This book is about the importance of art during the Nazi era and how they choI really enjoyed this book, which took a different take on World War II. This book is about the importance of art during the Nazi era and how they chose many pieces to "buy" and steal. Vogler, the main character, is trying to get The Discus Thrower statue from Rome, Italy to Munich, Germany. He runs into problems with others trying to steal the statue back from him, even though he thought they were helping him get the statue to Germany.

The book is a long and winding road full of anger, friendship, protecting yourself, and falling in love. I look forward to reading more books from this author in the future....more

I won this book through Goodreads, and was excited to receive it. I began reading the book and it showed some promise, however; the book became quicklI won this book through Goodreads, and was excited to receive it. I began reading the book and it showed some promise, however; the book became quickly bogged down for me. The main characters at the beginning of the book are high and drunk after leaving a wedding reception. Unfortunately, they hit a young girl walking home and she is killed. The book continues with the main characters over a 25 year period and what happens in their lives through the shadow of their one night of "fun". This book deals with addictions, relationships, and bad attitudes.

I kept reading to try and find something positve that came out of these people's lives, but all I found was a lot of depression and no way to work through it. I really wanted to like this book, but overall, I was glad to just get through it....more

I really enjoyed this book. Being a History major in college I had to read this book to find out through Stephen King's perspective what the United StI really enjoyed this book. Being a History major in college I had to read this book to find out through Stephen King's perspective what the United States might be like had JFK survived. This book is a very interesting concept. It is very long, but a very worthwhile read.